As a business owner or upper-level manager, you may be absolutely certain you don’t discriminate, so why should you worry about being sued? Unfortunately, it isn’t always about how you treat your employees; it’s also how you handle complaints regarding co-workers as well as mid-level management, among other things. Since no business is 100% immune to the possibility of a lawsuit, here are five ways you can protect yourself and your company from the threat of a being sued for discrimination. Read More»
Defending your home against foreclosure is always a nerve-wracking experience, but working with the right foreclosure attorney can make the process much easier. Unfortunately, there are many scammers out there looking to take advantage of homeowners who are stressed about losing their homes. Here are five tips that can help you find a bankruptcy attorney.
Contact Your State’s HUD
The first step you should take when your home is at risk of foreclosure is calling your state’s Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read More»
There are a number of defenses that can be used to counter a driving while intoxicated charge. One that could be used in court is the necessity doctrine. This is an affirmative defense that may let you avoid some or all criminal charges associated with driving while drugged or drunk if you can prove doing so was necessary to prevent an even greater crime from occurring. Here’s more information about this defense and what you need to know about using it in your case. Read More»
If you are thinking of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the issue of reaffirming your mortgage will get brought up in the conversations you have with your attorney. Reaffirming a debt is something you can do to keep the same terms with the lender and to keep the asset you are affirming. As you consider whether or not to reaffirm this debt, there are several things you should know about reaffirming a mortgage loan. Read More»
If you’ve recently joined the ranks of retired “snowbirds” who spend the colder months of the year in a more southern climate, you may have already met with your accountant or financial adviser to discuss the various advantages and potential pitfalls of having residences in more than one state. However, one important area that is often overlooked in these discussions is that of estate planning. If you – like more than half of Americans aged 55 to 64 – don’t yet have a will, and especially if you are maintaining two residences in different states, your surviving family members may find themselves with a mess on their hands upon your untimely death. Read More»
